Editorial Review

First the bad news. In the decades leading up to menopause, the average woman can expect to gain 29 pounds. The better news is found on the pages of Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health and hygiene    5. Health/Fitness    6. Healthy Living    7. Middle aged women    8. Middle-aged women    9. Physical fitness    10. Physical fitness for women    11. Weight Loss    12. Women's Health - General    13. Health & Fitness / Women's Health   

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Doctors Book of Home Remedies
This book is very informative and well organized.It is easy to read and gives excellent, helpful, detailed solutions for nearly every imaginable medical problem, as well as information on when to see a doctor.

Not a doctor but reads like one!
I bought this book after getting fed up taking myself to the doctor to hear that it is just a bad cold or something that could be remedied at home. I had the wonderful experience of letting myself get addicted to nasal decongestant. Not the saline spray! I know that my body can become resistant to antibiotics and the side effects are scary! Cheaper than a doctor, and more fun!
This book is an excellent source of information, with thousands of direct-to-the-point pieces of advice that are apparently effective (at least those remedies that I tried worked.) The doctors' advice is clear, direct and absent of techincal medical terms. It's a "do this" and "here's why" kind of advice rather than a lot of theory.Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. Health - General    3. Health/Fitness    4. Medicine, Popular    5. Reference    6. Health & Fitness / Reference    7. Popular medicine   

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Save you money!
If you consider taking OTCs pain relieviers and managing stress "home remedies," waste...er, spend your money on this overhyped collection of the same-old, same-old. If you want "real" home remedies, stick with the original books -- Home Remedies 1 and 2. This book is weak in its reporting and writing and fails to mention many of the current "in the news" health concerns (and promised solutions) for the elderly.

If you think Ibuprofen is a "Home Remedy" You'll Love This.
I found this book condescending and weak on useful health advice.Despite the "home remedies" title, the book's solution for just about anything that ails you is Ibuprofen. I expected far more emphasis onnon-prescription health solutions from a book with the title "homeremedies".The book's heavy emphasis on the side effects ofprescription drugs made it clear that the authors assumed that the averagesenior is a prescription drug junkie and there is nothing in this book thatwill help such junkies kick their habits. Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Elderly    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health and hygiene    7. Health/Fitness    8. Medicine, Popular    9. Older people    10. Reference    11. Self-care, Health    12. Health & Fitness / Diseases / General   

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Great Resource For Losing Weight
I've had this cookbook for over a year and it is without doubt the best one in my collection.The recipes are easy to follow and taste great. I've tried numerous ones over the year and every one I've tried has come out perfectly! In addition, there are pages of tips on how to prepare foods that any cook can find helpful. As part of a total weight loss program, this book is a must!

A Treasury of Tips, Charts and Yummy Recipes!
This is a great reference for people wanting to cook a little healthier.There are a host of suggestions on how to convert existing recipes to a lower fat menu and there are many illustrations to support the many tips and charts.You will learn how to substitute lower fat ingredients for butter and oil without compromising the taste of your food. The authors discuss the many types of rice, flour, grains, herbs, spices etc. and guide you in selecting the appropriate one for your particular needs. In short, this book is a cooking class in healthy living. Buy this one...you will use it often! Low-fat Gourmet cooking?
This book is fantastic. Everything tastes like gourmet cooking.Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Health & Healing - Low Fat    4. Low-fat diet    5. Recipes    6. Health & wholefood cookery   

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I don't know about this book...
Just reading the description makes me wary.Chicory is a diuretic which it fine if you have a problem with edema but it could possibly cause dehydration if taken too often and not drinking enough water is a major cause of high cholesterol.Guacamole is made with avocadoes,Avocadoes contain high amounts of saturated fat, although it is vegetable based.I don't think it matters.Flaxseeds are waxy based seed.What do you think wax would do to you blood or even your digestive tract?What is actually in the seed itself is beneficial but extracting it would be costly and therefore unaffordable for most people.

If you like health information in little bits at a time...
The editors of Prevention Magazine, along with medical advisor William Castelli, MD, of Framingham Study fame, have assembled a unique collection of information on lowering cholesterol. Actually, this book is about lots more than lowering cholesterol. The "chapters" run around 3-4 pages a piece, each one focusing on some nutritional supplement or food that provides some heart-healthy benefit.
Too much outdated information.
For a book revised in 2002, there are several outdated errors or omissions.In the section about antioxidants, preliminary studies performed in 1993 were cited.Since that time, there have been several studies rebuffing the claims made in this book.The editors should have made more of an effort to keep up with new research findings.Also, the NCEP III Guidelines came out in May 2001, yet this book lists the classification of abnormal triglyceride levels from the 1996 NCEP II Guidelines.Personally, I was aware of the contents (and changes) of the NCEP III Guidelines by December 2000.Certainly the books' medical advisor, Dr. William Castelli, was aware of the changes in the NCEP Guidelines.The editors appear to have missed the boat on this issue.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Diet therapy    4. Diet/Nutrition    5. Diets - Better Health    6. Health & Fitness    7. Hypocholesteremia    8. Low-cholesterol diet    9. Nutrition    10. Diets & dieting   

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Great Book!
This book is a great source of information that helps in a pinch. I recommend this book to all who own pets.

don't own a pet without this book!
This is a great book to have if you own a cat or dog! I've used it more than I ever thought I would. From destructive behavior to depression to obesity this book covers ALOT of issues pets suffer from and can be helped by their human gaurdians. I volunteer at an animal shelter and I see everyday how quick people give up on their pets. before you make that decision- get this book and give your pet the time,patients,and the second chance they deserve!!

Wonderful book
I have purchased many books on pet care. I honestly think this is one of the best I have ever had. It is filled with ideas to help your pet in a natural way....its a must have for any dog owner. ... Read more

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Utter Rubish
This is a book about vitamins and herbal assistance to boost immune systems... you are NOT going to find a cure for anything here .... except for the authors cure for his poverty!This book is a waste of money and effort.He says nothing of real value here... unless of course you are interested in spending more to get worthless information off the authors website???

Just OK
A quick-reference book. Lot's of remedies to try for hundreds of conditions and diseases.
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Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Healing    4. Health/Fitness    5. Naturopathy    6. Popular works    7. Therapeutics   

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One of my most-often used cookbooks!
My husband and I both love to cook, and we have about six dozen cookbooks representing a wide range of cuisines.Yet I keep coming back to this one cookbook again and again.I've had it for about five years, I think, and probably a month hasn't gone by that I haven't cooked at least a few recipes out of it -- which I can't say for most of our cookbooks. Really like this one
This cookbook is great for those of us who are busy, but who want healthful and tasty meals.The dishes are quick and easy to prepare and use common pantry items.The nutritional content is provided for each recipe, which is great if you are watching your calorie or fat (or any other) intake.Another feature I like is a "To Your Health" box that provides interesting and pertinent nutritional information about some of the ingredients used in the recipe.I rented this from the library but plan on purchasing it--even though it is out of print now! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Health & Healing - Low Fat    4. Health & Healing - Weight Control    5. Low-fat diet    6. Quick and easy cookery    7. Recipes    8. Salt-free diet   

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worth getting in hardcover
This is a very informative and useful book. Recommended daily dosages of vitamins and minerals are accurate and what is expressed never goes off the scientific deep end. I do wish it had pictures (sounds silly, I know). It's worth getting in hardcover, because it will get a read a lot. To everyone: good health, and love. Peace.

A concise guide to Vitamins and Minerals
The theme of the book is highly commendable.There are two parts in the book; part I gives a good summary of the different vitamins and minerals for health and part II provides information on therapeutic prescriptions for healing.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Minerals    6. Therapeutic use    7. Vitamin therapy    8. Vitamins    9. Complementary Medicine    10. Diets & dieting    11. Popular medicine   

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Interesting
This book is interesting.It gives you an array of suggestions broken down by topic.It covers your entire family and pets.There are notes from doctors covering the suggestions on the topics and I thought it got out of hand a bit there.But it gives you something to think about and go from there.

Try a few of these helpful suggestions.
We have all heard of various wives tales, and home remedies, and most likely tried one or two when we have had an ailment. This book is compiled by Prevention magazines. Compiling approximately 140 various ailments that we all have. Each topic is given several pages of suggestions. Since its Prevention magazine they do seem to be plausible, and not harmful in anyway. Often the text is accompanied by text doctors have written on their suggestions. Book covers topics for men, women, children, and even your pets. I found the book education, and the suggestions very helpful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health - General    5. Health self-care    6. Health/Fitness    7. Medicine, Popular    8. Popular medicine    9. Reference    10. Self-care, Health   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Dietary supplements    3. Health/Fitness    4. Minerals    5. Therapeutic use    6. Vitamin therapy    7. Vitamins    8. Popular medicine   

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With an RD's Stamp of Approval
Living with a registered dietitian, this book has been an invaluable resource. Whenever a debate breaks out about how many grams of fat are in half an avocado, or how many grams of fiber an apple has, you can go to this bible and resolve it instantly. This is literally the book I open up most in my library.

Best Nutrition Guide I've Found!
I own several books on nutrition (both the 'advice' type and the 'what's in your food' type) and found that this is the absolute best on the market in the 'what's in your food' category. A fascinating resource
This book gives you the nutritional makeup of EVERY food out there--from fruits and nuts all the way to fast food. And it doesn't "look down" on any kind of food. It gives you the facts, and always findssome redeeming nutrition, even in a Big Mac! In trying to increase my fiberintake, I found this book invaluable--and an interesting read to boot! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Composition    2. Consumer Health    3. Diets - Better Health    4. Food    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Nutrition    9. Health & Fitness / Nutrition   

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Somewhat helpful
If you scan over the common sense advice, there are some very helpful ideas for every condition or problem that you might have. It's worth a glace or buy if you see it in a used bookstore.

Wonderful Book!!!
I can't count how many times this book has helped my family and me over the years!We have to older version which is just fine for most things however, I'm ordering the newer anyway for the updates.
Helpful advice for people with bad medical insurance benefit
I have used this book as a reference guide for everything between athelete's foot to zinc and I have found it to be very useful. In fact, I loaned the book to my brother and he refuses to give it back. I boughtanother copy for me and a few more for gifts. Not everything that theyrecommend works, but I have a high deductable for medical insurance, and Ihave saved many trips to the doctor by reading this book. ... Read more

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Useful Resource
This is a small paperback with very densely printed pages.It's not for those with poor eyesight, and it's not beautiful.But it's packed with information and advice to help a parent know what to do in a variety of situations and when to call the doctor.I have three small children, and the advice to me looks sound and sensible.

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Children: From Aller..
This is an excellent book for all mothers, especially new ones.Whilst it is not designed to be a substitute for a doctor's visit or opinion, it does give good guidelines for when to go to a doctor/emergency as well as, when and what you can do at home.I have found it particularly helpful when my daughter had croup, we knew what to do at home and were aware of signs that told us when an emergency visit was needed.

A Great Gift for New Parents
I've given copies of this book to all my relatives and many friends after their babies were born.The title is a bit misleading ... it's much more than home remedies and is not intended as a substitute for pediatricians.This well-organized book covers a broad range of potential concerns (from colds, behavior problems, discipline techniques, rashes, ticks, and allergies to more serious diseases) and ages (babies to teens), offering information that is easily understandable yet fairly comprehensive and to the point.It can help parents understand what's "normal" and specifies when a visit to a doctor is imperative/advisable.It's useful as a reference, allowing a parent to review the child's symptoms before a visit to the doctor and perhaps ask "better" questions (or provide "better" information) during the examination. ... Read more

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Slow Goes It
If slow weightloss is your goal, this book will do it.52 weeks of how to's, what not to do's.There is 1 week of daily how to's and then its done weekly.Good reading.Good complement to any weight loss library.

If you are serious about a lifestyle Change....
This book is a must for those who not only want to lose weight but keep it off. I have had two copies, my first wore out, and I still use it all the time. I have writen notes in it, and used the guidlines.

Best book that I have. It motivates me and to educates me.
Your Perfect Weight gives you a 52 week planner for your weight loss. Alot of questions that I never thought to ask are answered in this book. It gives charts that are easy to read, examples of how to plan your foodeach day, and motivative ideas for when you are in the middle of a plateauand not lossing weight.It gives examples of how to change your exerciseroutine when you get bored, and meal plans for when you are bored of thesame foods.This is definitely the best book that I have bought tomotivate me and to educate me all at the same time. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diets - Weight Loss    3. Health/Fitness    4. Reducing    5. Weight Loss    6. Diets & dieting    7. Health & Fitness / Weight Loss   

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Worth Every penny!
I love this book.It is an enjoyable read in addition to a great reference tool.I use it on an almost daily basis.It is a great place to find ways of improving your diet, finding healthy recipies, or just looking for something new and interesting to snack on.I have shown this book to several people and they have immediately ordered their own copies.Buy it - use it - you won't regret it.

A "user friendly" guide to nutrition
Maximum Food Power for Women taught me how to make positive changes in my eating habits that I can actually live with. Not only does it tell the reader which foods to eat, but it provides sample menus and recipes to incorporate these foods into your daily life. Reading the book actually motivated me to change my eating habits, and the recipes are so good, that my whole family is eating healthier. I keep going back and reading; learning more and getting more excited about good health and nutrition.

Maximum Food Power for Women
This is the best book I have ever read and used daily.It has a wealth of information about how to eat sensibly and how to incorporate all of the healthy power foods into your diet without denying yourself.It has gotten me on track with my eating habits and exercise.Whenever I want a healthy meal or snack I just open this book!I keep it right on my end table so I can consult it daily.I love it so much and find it so helpful, I am purchasing one for my Mother!You can't go wrong with this book! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

To the millions who suffer from allergies--about 38 percent (or 100,000,000) of the U.S. population alone--chronic sneezing, wheezing, itching, and other unbearable ailments are no joke. Yet keen humor lightens the dark side of this "silent epidemic" in Read more

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Finally, something that makes sense
I'm a seasonal rhinitis sufferer so I only feel really bad for about 6-8 weeks a year.But that is enough to make me want to find a real solution, not one that costs hundreds of dollars and numerous trips to the doctor.I've done all that with no real success.I liked the authors approach to allergy prevention and treatment.I have been following their advise in regard to diet changes and the addition of some supplements and I feel better. Breathe Easy Again
Of course, I bought this book because I am an allergy victim.I still remember when they broke out.It was like having the rug pulled out from underneath my feet.One day you are carefree, the next you are sneezing your brains out.Work was out of the question.Everything was out of the question.My life was a living hell, and I wondered what I could do to regain some semblance of health and sanity.With this book, I found out that I am not the only one, and that my immune system is not evolutionary backwater.Something else is happening here. A GREAT BOOK FOR ANYONE WITH ALLERGIES!
With over a third of the population having an allergy to something or other, this book will definitely be beneficial to those who are searching for relief from means other than prescription medication.Often doctor prescribed medication can cause more side effects than the original problem itself, especially used on a long-term basis.Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Allergy    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Popular works   

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happy surprise
Not only is this book filled with fun facts about healing herbs, it explains and provides the reader with clear pictures of simple basic steps that anyone could follow. There is quite a lot of variety,(a good thing!) from infusions/decoctions to salves etc.This book is about awareness and harnessing herbs' natural properties in a responsible manner for personal use. Every woman should get this!
I refer to this book almost every day! Everything you ever wanted to know about the benefits of herbs for women, in an easy-to-use format. If you can only buy one book about herbs, this is the one!

Interesting, but missing important information
I really like this book.It's organized nicely, and is helpful in pairing diseases/problems with herbal therapies.It's interesting, and I like the illustrations, as well as many of the beauty products.I do have a couple problems with it though.The book contains a list of the 50 most common herbs, and while it does list some safety precautions, a lot of drug-herb interactions are missing.For instance Coumadin (Warfarin) is listed as interacting with willow bark in this book.But Warfarin also has interactions with ginseng, dang shen, devil's claw, garlic (in large amounts) and ginkgo biloba.A few of these drugs are even in the top 50 in this book, with no mention of the problems they can cause with Warfarin.I think this is a really negative aspect of this book, because people without a pharmacy or medical background might not know about such problems, and as some don't even consider herbals to be drugs (which they are!) they don't know to check for interactions, or even where to check if they wanted to.Another point the book fails to mention is that the FDA doesn't have guidelines for purity of herbal products the way it does for prescription and over-the-counter medication.So you might not be getting exactly what you think you are when you buy an herbal product.If you use this book, I would recommend asking your pharmacist what brand of herbs they suggest, because most pharmacists know which brands are more reliable than others.And also, you should always ask your doctor about taking herbals if you are on ANY medications, and when your pharmacist takes your medication history, tell them what you are on, too.Just because herbals are natural doesn't mean they are safe! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. General    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health Services For Women    5. Health and hygiene    6. Health/Fitness    7. Herbal Medications    8. Herbal cosmetics    9. Herbs    10. Medical Botany    11. Therapeutic use    12. Women    13. Women's Health - General   

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Buy this book for everyone you know
I am a book lover, but this is the single MOST USEFUL book I ever bought. This book has quick and interesting information on foods and how they can help you with common problems like diarrhea, muscle spasms, fungal infections, fibroids and lowering your risk of getting cancer. The research is stated and summarized in an interesting and easy to read format. And the food cures work! I frequently use the information from this book to "heal" myself and others. This book can save you from taking OTC and prescribed medication and damaging you liver and kidneys.

What your doctor will not tell you,is in this book.
This book will tell you what your doctor will not. For instance I got kidney stones. I asked my doctor how I could keep my kidneys from hurting, since the kidney stones are still in there and make my kidneys hurt every once in a while. This book will tell you what foods or drinks to stay away from if you have kidney pain. A great health book
This book tells you lots of information about the food we can get from the supermarket and help us to prevent cancer and why. With every food it lists, it teachs you how to get the most of that food and give you one or two receipt. Don't get me wrong, this is not a receipt book. The little receipt is just for example how to use that food. This book is very informative and also very fun to read. Anybody who looks at health as an important issue can use this book as a reference book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diets - Better Health    3. Healing    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Nutrition    7. Health & Fitness / Healing